42 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY | AUGUST 2018 BETHANY LAKES PARK AND PAVILION One of Allen’s favorite community parks, Bethany Lakes Park, includes four ponds, a fishing pier, picnic tables, playgrounds, a clubhouse and covered pavilion. The park also offers a nine-hole, disc golf course, is home to Allen Veterans Memorial and connects with the Mustang Creek Trail for hiking and biking fun. 745 S. Allen Heights Drive AllenParks.org CONNEMARA CONSERVANCY Allen is the proud home of the Connemara Conservancy. The Conservancy is open to the public for scheduled nature walks and programs throughout the year. Across the street from 300 Tatum Road 214.351.0990 ConnemaraConservancy.org THE EDGE The Edge is an extreme sports park featuring a concrete skate park, two roller- hockey rinks, a BMX track and visitor center. The skate park is one of the largest outdoor facilities of its kind in Texas, and best of all, use of the park is free. Allen Station Park 201 E. St. Mary Drive 214.509.4760 AllenParks.org ALLEN COMMUNITY ICE RINK The full-size ice surface attached to Allen Event Center offers various programs and open skate times. 200 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1350 972.912.1097 AllenParks.org “You don’t have to drive more than a few miles to enjoy more than 200 restaurants, unique shopping destinations, award-winning parks and trails, performances from local theatre, ballet and orchestra groups and more.” - StephenTerrell, Mayor of Allen,TX